Immigration Attorney (Carnegie)
The Immigration Attorney at Confidential Client provides critical legal services to immigrants and refugees, assisting with consultations, case management, and representation before USCIS and EOIR. This role requires cultural sensitivity, trauma awareness, and collaboration within a legal clinic team to support clients navigating complex immigration processes toward permanent residency and citizenship.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide immigration legal assistance including consultations and representation before USCIS and EOIR.
- Help clients complete immigration forms and prepare for USCIS interviews.
- Maintain complete, organized client files (paper and electronic).
- Collaborate with team members, support interns and volunteers, and assist supervising attorneys with training and supervision as needed.
- Participate in staff development and trainings to maintain accreditation and licensing requirements.
- Contribute to development of policies, procedures, and best practices as directed.
- Travel with clients to USCIS offices and court when necessary.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the legal clinic’s mission.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Passed the bar in the state of residence or New York.
- Minimum ~1 year experience working in immigration law (experience assisting with cases or practicing as an attorney).
- Excellent organizational, research, writing, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed approach when working with immigrant and refugee clients.
- Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Ability to work as part of a small, mission-driven legal clinic team.
Compensation & Employment Type
- Estimated salary: $123,616 per year (estimated).
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- This role is based in Collier, PA; local travel to USCIS or court facilities required as needed.
Location & Travel
- Work location: Collier, PA (on-site / in-region). Travel with clients to USCIS and court appearances required at times.
What We Value
- Commitment to serving immigrant and refugee communities with respect and confidentiality.
- Team-oriented mindset and willingness to mentor or support volunteers and interns.
- Attention to detail in case management and filings.
- Professionalism, cultural competence, and trauma-informed client interaction.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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